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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio bans senior Iranian officials, families from being in US
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio revokes US entry privileges for senior Iranian officials and their families, citing human rights abuses.
Trump officials meet group pushing for Alberta to gain independence from Canada
US, 40 partner countries, hold symposium to implement UNSC regulations against Iran
US imposes visa restrictions on three Haitian officials linked to gangs
US to sanction Palestinian Authority, PLO members, State Dept. confirms
The State Department did not confirm which individuals would be sanctioned.
State Dept. designates Pakistani group behind April's Pahalgam massacre as terrorists
The Resistance Front (TRF) will now be recognized by the US as a front and proxy group for Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), and added to LeT's designation as an FTO and SDGT.
Trump administration tells US diplomats abroad not to opine on foreign elections
In the directive released by the State Dept., it was made clear that the United States "will pursue partnerships with countries wherever our strategic interests align."
US did not support recent Israeli strikes on Syria, State Dept says
Bruce declined to say whether Washington supports Israel carrying out such military operations when it deems necessary.
US, Thailand advance nuclear cooperation as 123 Agreement takes effect
The agreement outlines conditions for the peaceful use of nuclear energy and affirms both countries’ commitment to nuclear nonproliferation.
US State Department to fire over 1,300 employees as Trump admin. aims to shrink federal gov't
As part of the Trump administration’s efforts to shrink the federal government, at least 1,107 civil servants and 246 foreign service officers have had their positions terminated, CNN reported.
Rubio impersonator uses AI to contact US gov't officials, attempts to steal information
At least five individuals outside the State Department were targeted, including three foreign ministers, a US governor, and a member of Congress.
State Department approves $30 million for funding of Gaza Humanitarian Foundation
"This support is simply the latest iteration of President Trump's and Secretary Rubio's pursuit of peace in the region," State Department deputy spokesperson Tommy Pigott said.
US advises citizens not to travel to Israel, UK encourages citizens to register with embassy
The US told its nonessential embassy staff and family members of embassy workers that they can voluntarily leave when they so choose.
US draws back efforts as mediator in Ukraine-Russia War peace talks
State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce said that America's methodology for the talks "will change in that we will not be the mediators."
